Holiday Guide For Girls

Caring Corners is a dollhouse that unfolds to reveal three sections. It comes fully furnished and includes a little girl, baby and a dog.  The dollhouse also has the voice of Mrs Goodbee who sounds just like “Supernanny.” How cool is that! We loved this dollhouse!  Isn’t  it adorable! Buddy and I have played for hours. Mrs. Goodbee speaks when you push a button and tells you “it’s time to feed the baby”, among other things. She also sings adorable songs. You can watch a video here. The doorbell rings and sounds so real, that when we pushed it my husband thought there was someone at our front door. And buddy had tons of fun flushing the toilet and laughing at the sound. Two children can play together, as the house unfolds to six rooms on each side–and then folds back for easy storage! Over 400 activities, songs, words, and sounds! It requires 3 AA batteries, which are included. Learning Curves even set up a website where you can go and unlock the key to the Good Deeds Garden and explore on-line. I really love this dollhouse, especially how easy it is to put away. This would make a great Christmas gift and and ready to play with right away. Just unfold and they will play for hours. They also encourage you to participate with your child in the Carton of Caring Program. Share the joy of giving with your child. Fill the dollhouse box with gently-used toys or laundered clothing and take it to any Goodwill location in the U.S. or Canada. This simple caring act can help expand her world from ‘me’ to ‘we.’ You can buy Caring Corners at www.learningcurves.com and Major Retailers including Target and Amazon.

Fashion Angels has come up with a line of toys for girls that make me wish I was eight years old again! I love the television show Project Runway. It brings out a side of me that wishes I could be as creative as the designers on that show. The toys that Fashion Angels designed are made to encourage the imagination and creative instincts in young girls or boys. If you have someone on your Christmas list who loves to draw and create, then check out these imaginative and cool toys. I especially like the Fashion and Figure Drawing Set and I wish I had that hair styling kit when I was young! You can buy all of them plus a ton of other cool toys at www.fashionangelenterprises.com and major retailers.  Also click on each name below to go directly to the link on the website.

Project Runway Fashion Design Challenge Sketchbook

Are you up for the challenge? Push your skills as a fashion designer by challenging yourself to create fabulous outfits that are only suitable for the runway. The “Fashion Design Challenge Sketch Book Set” takes inspiration direct from the show’s weekly challenges. The spinner in this kit will tell you where to start; the rest is up to you. Spin the included wheel and then design a garment based on an endless combination of challenges, such as creating a formal gown, out of corduroy, with an astrological theme in 30 minutes. This set includes challenge spinner, colored pencils, 2 fashion sketch pads, style guide, and pencil sharpener. Best of all, you don’t have to face elimination  by the judging panel! Ages 8 and up.

Project Runway Fashion Design Fashion & Figure Drawing Set

Ignite your passion for fashion by learning how to sketch a posed figure into a super model with your own exclusive fashion collection! The key to learning how to draw fashions is to understand the body shape that in under them. Pose and sketch the mannequin, then gradually add on your own unique fashion designs. Don’t worry – the design guide will teach you the steps you need to unlock you inner artist. This set includes 12” wooden mannequin, colored pencils, 3 drawing pencils, news print pad, sketch pad, eraser, sharpening pad, tortillon and instructions. Ages 8 and up

Project Runway Handbag Design Sketch Book

Ever think you can create the next “It” bag? Build an exclusive handbag collection for the runway with this sketch book set. Sketch your dream handbag collection by using the embellishment, color and material ideas throughout the deluxe design guide. Use the pre-printed handbag sketchpad as a starting point for your dream handbag collection. Includes: 2 sketch pads, 12 colored pencils and a design guide. Ages 8 and up

BFF Swap Journal

The Fashion Angels BFF Swap Journal is two journals in one. B.F.F.’s can swap, share, and record all their dialogue about crushes gripes, squiggles, giggles, and more. The double journal includes 5 sections to keep all the entries organized. Each BFF will get a charm and a key on a necklace that open the padlock that keeps the book safely closed. Ages 6 and up

Fashion Angels Pet Fashion Design Sketch Book

Design fashions for posh pooches! A poodle with pants? A beagle with a beret? Have fun creating outfits, costumes, collars, and accessories for a variety of breeds with this sketch book set. Use the design style guide for ideas and inspiration while designing great glam looks, urban street wear, formal wear, festive attire and more! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the Pet Fashion Design Sketch Book are being donated to SPCA International. The sketchbook kit includes: 40 dog sketch book pages (with an assortment of dog breeds), markers, colored pencils, eraser, sharpener, and design style guide book! Ages 8 and up

Fashion Angels Hair Stylist Kit

Learn how to create the latest hair ‘dos just like a professional stylist! This deluxe hair stylist set includes a child size wig, 2 hair clip extensions, streaking set (for the wig or your own hair – don’t worry, it washes out easily of both with shampoo), clips, and an in-depth guide for hair. It shows everything from braiding, to buns, to how to create volume, all with easy to follow photo instructions for over 50 different hair styles! Learn how to do everything for a unique hair look just like a professional hair stylist. Ages 6 and up

Only Hearts Club dolls are wonderful because they are polar opposite of those “Brat” dolls! The story of the Only Hearts Club is they formed a club with a promise to “listen to your heart and do the right thing.” The club consists of a culturally diverse group of bright, cute and energetic young girls – Taylor Angelique, Karina Grace, Olivia Hope, Briana Joy, Lily Rose, Anna Sophia, Kayla Rae and Hannah Faith.  They can inspire young girls because of their stories and the hobbies they like. For instance, Olivia loves horses, Briana love sports and Hannah is shy and loves to skate and perform gymnastics. There are six exciting adventure books that you can read and collect about each girl. Each doll is nine inches tall and fully poseable with highly detailed and life-like features. You can learn more and participate on the interactive website. Girls can join the Only Hearts Club too! It comes with an awesome kit so they can start their own club at home. They now have a new line of adorable Pets that you can purchase. And just in time for Christmas they are having a Holiday Sale of 10% off your order through December 31^st. The website is www.onlyheartsclub.com

Only Hearts Pets is a small, irresistibly soft, adorable line of animals.  Approximately 2-1/4 inches tall, the plush pets come in a variety of animals and colors.  Each pet has its own name, is packed in a brightly colored open gift box, and also includes a handy backpack clip (kids can use clips to attach pets to their backpacks).  Velcro® paws allow Only Hearts Pets to hold hands to form bracelets, necklaces, or to hold on as a backpack, pen or pencil buddy.  Their faces and soft, cuddly bodies are adorable!

Only Hearts Pets include dogs, cats, monkeys, cows, pigs, frogs, and elephants, with many more to come!  This line is adored by little boys, grandparents, moms and dads!

*Both Only Hearts Club dolls and Only Hearts Pets are available at Target Stores nationwide.
Only Hearts Club dolls retail at $15.99 each.  Only Hearts Pets retail at $3.49 each.  The Scholastic books retail at $6.95.